NVIDIA has introduced its latest gaming GPUs, the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080, to the market, marking the official debut of the RTX 50 series Blackwell. Shoppers can now get their hands on these cutting-edge graphics cards from popular retailers such as Amazon, Newegg, and Best Buy, though stock may vary.
NVIDIA’s partners, including ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte, and ZOTAC, have rolled out their customized versions of the GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 starting today. These GPUs, unveiled during CES, were initially embargoed, limiting both reviews and sales. Now that reviews are out, NVIDIA has lifted the selling restrictions, allowing the GPUs to reach customers.
As well as NVIDIA, big names like ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte, and ZOTAC have launched their unique takes on the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080. These customized GPUs are now distributed to retailers across the globe. North American buyers can expect to find these cards available on major platforms like Amazon, Newegg, and Best Buy.
Here’s a rundown of the GeForce RTX 5090 models available for purchase, complete with price listings:
– ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 OC Edition is priced at $2799.99 on Newegg and Best Buy.
– ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 OC can be found on Newegg and Best Buy for $1999.99.
– Other options from ZOTAC, MSI, and Gigabyte also range across these platforms, each offering their own price points.
With the fastest performance yet from NVIDIA, the RTX 5090 slashes through previous benchmarks with about 30% more speed than the RTX 4090. The base price starts at $1999, featuring the powerful GB202 die, 21760 Cuda Cores, and 32 GB of GDDR7 memory. We see a total power boost, with a TGP of 575W for the Founders Edition. Custom models may push these specs even further, promising higher performance and possibly higher power use.
Moving on to the GeForce RTX 5080, here are some models and their prices:
– ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 OC Edition, available at Newegg and Best Buy for $1499.99.
– ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 OC, listed at $1349.99 on Newegg.
– Other enticing options from ZOTAC, MSI, and Gigabyte are also offered on both platforms.
As the second tier in NVIDIA’s RTX 50 lineup, the RTX 5080 is a successor to the RTX 4080, with a starting price of $999 for the Founders Edition. Equipped with the GB203 die, 10752 Cuda Cores, and 16 GB of GDDR7 memory, this GPU runs on a 256-bit bus with a TGP of 360W. Its boost clock speaks volumes at 2617 MHz, surpassing the RTX 5090 with custom partners managing to squeeze out even more.
NVIDIA has shared that the demand for the GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 will be intense and supplies might be limited initially. Retailers have noted that restocks will become more regular over the next few weeks as they replenish their inventories to keep up with the excitement around these high-performance graphics cards.
